Established in 2011, Breakthroughs Film Festival (BFF) is a not for profit organization dedicated to supporting emerging filmmakers who identify as women or non-binary. Our main yearly event is a festival that takes place in downtown Toronto, showcasing Canadian and International short films in all genres made by emerging directors of all ages, with a special category for New Generation artists (18-30 years old.) After each night of screenings, we host Q&A discussions with participating directors, giving audiences a chance to learn more about their work, upcoming projects, and discuss themes and ideas raised in the films shown. 

Breakthroughs Film Festival 2024

This year’s line-up is programmed under the theme TRANSFORMATIONS, exploring the ways that we have, and continue to evolve, both personally and as a society. Transformation as a process of unlearning, relearning and breaking from tradition, in order to become new versions of ourselves. This journey leads us to grapple with identities, new and old, to eventually rise and embrace new and joyful ways of being. 

BY CHANCE BY CHOICE 

In lives shaped by social and cultural forces, unexpected encounters and surprising experiences can be catalysts for profound transformation. To fully embrace this potential, we must be open to discovering new aspects of ourselves. – BREAKTHROUGHS FILM FESTIVAL

Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.